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Diabetes Risk (FINDRISC) Calculator

Work out diabetes risk (findrisc) instantly with clear inputs, formula shown and shareable results.

About Diabetes Risk (FINDRISC) Calculator

Sums the published FINDRISC points for age, BMI, waist band and the remaining questionnaire items, then reads off the 10-year type 2 diabetes risk band.

Formula

FINDRISC points

Age <45=0, 45-54=2, 55-64=3, >64=4; BMI <25=0, 25-30=1, >30=3; waist band 0/3/4; plus activity, diet, BP medication, prior high glucose and family history

Worked example

With the default values below, Diabetes Risk (FINDRISC) Calculator returns FINDRISC total score of 9. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.

Inputs used

Ageaccepts 18–100 years
52 years
Body mass indexaccepts 14–60 kg/m2
27 kg/m2
Waist circumference bandone of Men <94 cm / women <80 cm (0 points), Men 94-102 cm / women 80-88 cm (3 points), Men >102 cm / women >88 cm (4 points)
Men 94-102 cm / women 80-88 cm (3 points)
Points from the remaining FINDRISC itemsaccepts 0–15
3

Results

FINDRISC total score
9
Risk band
Slightly elevated — about 1 in 25
Approximate 10-year risk of type 2 diabetes
4%
Points from age and BMI
3

Step by step

  1. 1Values used
  2. 2FINDRISC points
  3. 3FINDRISC total score= 9
  4. 4Risk band= Slightly elevated — about 1 in 25
  5. 5Approximate 10-year risk of type 2 diabetes= 4
  6. 6Points from age and BMI= 3

Assumptions and limits

  • The result is derived only from the 4 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
  • In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
  • Figures are rounded for display to whole numbers, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
  • Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.
  • This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.

How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.

Educational estimate only. Not a substitute for professional clinical judgement, and must not be used to make treatment or dosing decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the maximum score?

26 points. Scores above 20 correspond to roughly a one in two chance of developing type 2 diabetes within 10 years.

Does a high score mean diabetes is present?

No. FINDRISC estimates future risk; a blood test is needed to diagnose current diabetes.

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